Said a girl who upon her divan
Was attacked by a virile young man:
‘Such an excess of passion
Is quite out of fashion,’
And she fractured his wrist with her fan.

Edward Gorey (1925-2000) American poet and artist
“The Listing Attic”

 
Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 1-Feb-04
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